In its pursuit of pure banality, Anheuser-Busch InBev hit a new low today as it decides that 55 calories is too many to have in a “beer” and presents “Little Lights,” which is Select 55 in lower-calorie portions.

I love posting about articles I find that boast the benefits of alcohol. Examples include how alcohol can help with Alzheimer’s disease, how drinking is good for your bones, and how women who drink are thinner than their teetotaling counterparts. So imagine how happy I was to discover the news that “Alcohol Doubles Lifespan, Helps Resist Stress.”

Samuel Adams is going social. Boston Beer is giving Facebook members (I think that’s 99% of you now–hi Grandma!) a say in the brewing process by crowd-sourcing a beer. Using the “Crowd Craft Project” app, Facebook fans can determine the color, clarity, body and character of the malt, hops and yeast for the collaborative beer.

After nearly 20 years of producing America’s two best-selling beers, Anheuser-Busch InBev will have to cede second place as Budweiser is pushed aside by Coors Light.

Pimp your Weber grill with a Cast Iron Grate. This long-lasting replacement for your standard steel or aluminum grate heats up faster, gives off more even heat and can withstand higher heat. And don’t forget the perfect grill marks.

Are you bad at getting your steak the right doneness for you and your guests? Doing 10 things at once with a beer in your hand while you’re cooking? The Charcoal Companion Steak Station 4-Probe Steak Thermometer may help sort out the confusion.

Behold this monstrosity of sugar and gelatin that will make everyone’s eyes pop in amazement. It’s the World’s Largest Gummy Worm!

Little recipe index cards and a printout of your favorite Deep Fried Turkey Guide are only part of a successful analog holiday. Here are 5 free Thanksgiving-based apps for your iPhone or iPad to download (or avoid).

Lose those girly cocktails and start drinking like a man–a real old man!” begins the back-flap introduction to Old Man Drinks, a great little book full of recipes, advice and barstool wisdom.

Boston Beer is set to roll out four limited-edition brews this holiday season that include flavors such as fruits, chocolates and chilies, oh my. In addition, the brewer has 2011 editions of Infinium and Utopias, as well as a new beer in their Winter Classics Sampler pack.

I’m always looking to supplement our deep fried Thanksgiving turkey with the proper Cajun accoutrement… whether it’s an appetizer or side dish. I’ve been toying around with a recipe for Fried Cajun Stuffing Balls and I decided to finally get it down in digital form to share for this T-Day.

Guy Fieri’s Knives are multiplying, and dividing. Wocka wocka. He’s added a few more weapons to his arsenal of kitchen cutlery.

Screw the sugarplums! I want Bacon Candy Canes dancing in my head!

Everything needs more BACON! Bacon Frosting is just what you’d expect. It’s frosting that tastes like bacon.

You know the holidays are just around the corner when Think Geek starts to promote their wonderful bacon-based gift ideas. The Sparkling Bacon Ornament is glittery meat and shiny metallic fat that would look stunning on any bacon-lovers Christmas tree.